Epson Stylus SX438W Printer Review & Troubleshoot:

If you're looking for a small printer with excellent features that fits in your budget and workspace easily, then Epson Stylus SX438W is a great option to go with. This multifunction printer offers cost-effective printing, scanning and copying functionality all in one, for the home users who want the flexibility of Wi-Fi connectivity and PC-free printing.

The Epson Stylus SX438W comes in a stylish, sleek design combined with an ultra-compact footprint means this small-in-one printer is ideal for small offices or homes environments. It measures 4.1 kg in weight and 390 x 300 x 145 mm in its dimensions thus, take up less space than other multifunction printers.

The printer features in high-capacity Epson Stylus SX438W Ink Cartridges and its compatible ones are less in cost and works fine as the original ones do. Thus, one can easily save money on buying its consumables. Furthermore, the printer can handle 100 sheets at a time and can print with the speed of 33 ppm, for black and white and 15 ppm for the coloured one. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, has a memory card reader and a USB slot, making it versatile for printing lab-quality photos and text documents so easily.

The Epson Stylus SX438W is a compact printing device designed for home and small office users. This budget-friendly device offers enhanced connectivity and superior productivity by using four individual Epson Stylus SX438W Ink Cartridges so you only need to replace the colour used. Though it lacks in several features like PictBridge port, overall a good choice for workgroups and growing businesses.

How can I install the ink cartridges in my Epson Stylus SX438W printer for the first time?

The installation process for the printer is very simple and can be accomplished in 3 simple steps. To go through the process of installation, follow the steps below and carry out the actions accordingly:

Step 1: Unpacking the Epson Stylus SX438W ink cartridges
Do not open the ink cartridge package until you are ready to install it in the printer. The cartridge comes in a vacuum packed to maintain its reliability. Remove all the protective material from the package, once you are ready to carry out the installation process.

Step 2: Turn On the Printer

Connect and plug in the printer

Turn it ON

Select the language you prefer, for installing the cartridges

Step 3: Installing the ink cartridges

Open the top cover of the printer to install the new ink cartridges

Shake the Epson Stylus SX438W ink cartridges 3-4 times before installing them in the printer

Remove the packaging material and unpack them

Carefully remove the yellow tape from the cartridges.Note: If you forget to remove the yellow tape from the cartridges, you may not able to print properly.

Then, install each cartridge at its place in the correct cartridge slot as indicated and press them down firmly until it clicks into place

Gently, close the cartridge door and scanner unit cover

Turn the power ON and then click on the OK button to continue with the printing

The Epson Stylus SX438W ink cartridges installed for the first time in your printer will be partly used to charge the printhead. These cartridges will print fewer pages compared to its subsequent ink cartridges. This is so because for the first time when you install the cartridges the machine will make use of extra ink to fill the delivery tubes, though this is a one-time process that will enable the machine to carry out high-quality printing.

Most Common FAQs for Epson Stylus SX438W:

Q. What is the maximum resolution of the printer for coloured and black/white print?A. The maximum resolution for B/W and coloured print is 1200*2400 dpi and upto 5760*1440 dpi respectively.

Q. What is the maximum scan size and scanner resolution for this printer?A. The maximum scan size of the printer is 216*297 mm with scanner resolution of 1200*2400 dpi and the type of scanner used is Tablet.

Q. What are the number of pages the printer prints per minute?A. The printer can easily print 33 B/W pages and 15 coloured pages per minute, each having A4 size. It can print a photo (10*15cm) in approx 54 seconds.

Q. What should be done if printing becomes faint or the colours obtained from the Epson Stylus SX438W printer are incorrect?A. When you start getting blurry and faint colours on your printouts, make sure that the ink cartridge you use for printing does not exceed the expiration date. If it does, you can look forward for a new compatible Epson Stylus SX438W Ink Cartridge, which would be helpful in resolving the issue and will cost you less than the original one.

Q. Are the compatible Ink Cartridges cheaper than the original ones?A. Yes, the compatible cartridges are third-party manufactured products and does not have the affiliation with the original manufacturers of the printer, thus are low in cost as compared to the original Ink Cartridges. Even after its low cost, the compatible cartridges aim at providing good printing results equivalent to the originals.

Q. I need an Ink Cartridge as soon as possible. How much time does Printer Ink Cartridges take to deliver the products?A. If you place your order before 12 noon, you are likely to receive it on the same day. With the Fastway Couriers, you will receive your order within 1-2 days. We try our best to dispatch your order on time as soon as we receive the confirmation for it. The delivery time depends on the location you live in and the Fastway couriers network distribution.

Q. Using original Ink Cartridges costs me more. Is there any suitable way to save my money?A. You can use compatible Epson Stylus SX438W Ink Cartridge. This will cost you much lower than the original one. And will give you high resolution print.

Q. Can I order the Epson Stylus SX438W ink cartridges in bulk for my small office? Where can I get them on this site?A. The company recommends bulk buying of the cartridges as it not only reduces your cost but also helps you in maintaining your stock in case you are depleted of the existing one. You can go for up to 6 months of storing these cartridges if the seal remains unopened. We supply both the compatible as well as original Epson Stylus SX438W ink cartridges. You can find them on this page of the website: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/epson-inkjet-cartridges/epson-stylus-s/stylus-sx438w

Q. I am looking to buy a new printer for my office. Do you sell printers too?A. Unfortunately, we do not sell printers but we provide varied range of ink cartridge options both in compatible and original versions. You can buy them as per your needs.

Q. Does the printer support automatic WiFi setup?A. Yes, the printer automatically configures laptops and computers to print wirelessly.